Tiered T-shirt Dress by Dahl

One of my very favorite designers, Alison Kelly of Project Runway fame, is finally coming over to the green side where eco-designers dwell.

Look for a small capsule collection she and her soul mate, Dane Risch, are putting together for both men and women.

(For the record: cutest couple going!)

The dress, made from 100% Tencel, a soft and buttery fiber made from wood pulp cellulose, is pure comfort and is so sweet.

Alison says: “The colors are putty, cafe au …

Tags: Alison Kelly , Dahl , Dahl and Dane , Project Runway , tencel , wood pulp cellulose

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Wedding bells are in the air and plans are in progress to make some name changes.

Despite the fact that weddings are typically big events, you can absolutely still adhere to being eco-conscious, from your dress to your gifts.

There are plenty of resources for you, from author/designer/former Martha Stewart employee Emily Anderson’s eco-chic weddings to

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Tags: Alison Kelly , eco-chic weddings , eco-weddings , Emily Anderson , Haprer Della Piana , Holly Stalder , Project Runway , Seams , Tara Lynn bridal

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The more I talk with designers, the more I want you to know what they’re thinking. Here’s some insight.

I recently asked nine various shades of green designers what they thought about the question:

“Does collaborating with big names like Target, Kohl’s or Wal-Mart sound enticing to you?”

Heyne Bogut: I think in order to make that work you need to have a very packaged and defined product that can be understood and categorized quickly and easily. I’m always up for a challenge …

Tags: AK Vintage , Alison Kelly , aster and sage , cmarchuska , Dahl , Harper Della-Piana , Heyne Bogut , Kohl'e , Mociun , mothlove , souchi , Target , Wal-Mart

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An outraged India is taking action to prevent more of Mahatma Gandhi’s belongings being auctioned off abroad after a handful of meager possessions sold for $1.8 million to an Indian liquor and airline magnate.

The precious items – steel-framed spectacles, a pair of sandals, a bowl, a plate and a pocket watch – went on the block at Antiquorum Auctioneers in Manhattan on Thursday, despite a public outcry. The auction had led to uproar in India, with one minister calling it “gross commercialization”.

That outcry prompted the seller, L.A. filmmaker …

Tags: Alison Kelly , auctions , Forbes richest , Gandhi , hunger strikes , india , news

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When ex-Project Runway designer Alison Kelly embarked upon her journey as designer she realized it might be one of those lonely occupations.

So, not skimping on creating collections for her Atelier Dahl, but yearning for company, she decided to collaborate with her boyfriend and Salt and Samovar bass player

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Tags: Alison Kelly , Dahl , Dahl and Dane , organic , Project Runway , Salt and Samovar , Valentine's Day

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